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finish

Pronunciation: [/ˈfɪnɪʃ/]

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finish: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use finish in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “completion of an action or task”

(verb) to complete or bring to an end a task or action. When you finish something, you are done with it.

Example

I finished my homework early today.

Example

She didn't finish her meal because she didn't like the taste.

Example

Did you finish reading the book I lent you?

Context: “consumption of food”

(verb) to consume the last bit of food or drink. When you finish your food, it means you ate all of it.

Example

He finished his plate of spaghetti in no time.

Example

She didn't finish her drink because it was too sweet.

Example

Did you finish your dessert?

Context: “ending point of a race or task”

(noun) the act of completing a race or task. When you reach the finish, you are at the end.

Example

She sprinted to the finish line and won the race.

Example

He was far behind and couldn't see the finish.

Example

Who was the first to cross the finish line?

How to pronounce finish

Pronunciation: [/ˈfɪnɪʃ/]

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